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Alfa Romeo Tonale warranty claim denied?
77 manufacturer communications on file
4 warranty extensions / campaigns 2023–2025 model years covered
If your dealer denied a warranty claim on your Alfa Romeo Tonale, you are not alone, and the denial may not be the final word. Manufacturers are required to file technical and warranty-related communications with NHTSA, and for the 2023–2025 Tonale, 77 such documents are on record, including 4 warranty extensions or service campaigns. These filings show the manufacturer has acknowledged recurring issues, such as power liftgate module malfunctions, traffic sign recognition display errors, telematics box module firmware problems, and premature oil change monitor alerts. A dealer denial is often based on a limited review of your specific symptoms rather than the full set of manufacturer communications that may apply to your vehicle. Matching your repair history against documented bulletins and extension notices can change how a claim is evaluated on reconsideration. A free assessment can help you understand whether your vehicle's symptoms align with filed manufacturer communications, what documentation might support a renewed request, and what your realistic options look like. This is general information, not legal advice, and no specific outcome can be promised, but a denial is not necessarily the end of the process. Starting with a free review costs nothing and gives you clarity before deciding your next step.
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What Alfa Romeo has documented for the Tonale
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2024-11-23 · 08-245-24
"Flash: Power Liftgate Module (PLGM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following...
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2024-11-20 · S2408000120
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Displays Incorrect Speed Limit Or “No Speed Limit” At All Times
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2024-11-16 · 08-223-24
"Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) Software Update from 5.43, 5.39 and 5.34 to 5.49 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Remote do...
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2024-10-30 · 01-001-24 REV. A
"Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely Customers may experience the following: ● The oil change light is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) shortly after taking...
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2024-10-11 · 01-001-24
"Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely Customers may experience the following: ● The oil change light is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) shortly after taking...
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2024-10-01 · 08-048-24 REV. A
"Dome Lamps Do Not Illuminate Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Dome lamps do not illuminate when the door is opened. ● Dome lamps do not illuminate when swi...
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2024-09-19 · S2308000160 REV.B
Passive Entry And Start/Stop Button Are Inoperative After iBCM And/Or Fob Replacement
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2024-08-08 · S2308000134 REV.B
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) And/Or Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Will Shut Off
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2024-07-26 · S2408000083
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on, Start Stop Does Not Operate, Vehicle May Not Start
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2024-07-13 · 08-161-24
"R1H Radio T27.52 USB Software Update Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Speed limit sign on Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is showing incorrect speed. ● Touc...
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2024-07-10 · 08-157-24
"Headlamp and Tail Lamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation o...
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2024-07-10 · 08-158-24
"Flash: Display Screen Module (DSM) System Updates Customers may comment on the following: ● Touch screen panel is not working properly after radio software update. This bulletin i...
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2024-07-10 · S2408000073
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Temporary Deactivation Message on the Cluster
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2024-05-24 · 17-002-24
"Coil Spring Paint Delamination The customer may notice one or more of the following: ● Paint peels off very easily on rear suspension springs. ● Degradation of suspension performa...
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2024-05-17 · 21-032-24
"Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates **The Technician must experience an Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) code when requesting a Vehicle Scan Report (VSR): ● U1767-87 - Dr...
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2024-05-17 · S2308000099 REV.A
Body Control Module (BCM) Sets Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0423-87 Invalid Data Received from TBM (Telematic Box Module) - Missing Message Erroneously
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2024-01-24 · S2408000007
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Fob Inoperative, Cluster Message Key Fob Battery Low
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Common questions
Why was my Alfa Romeo Tonale warranty claim denied?
Dealers sometimes deny claims based on a limited inspection or because the reported symptom wasn't immediately linked to a known issue. Manufacturers file bulletins and service communications with NHTSA describing documented problems, and a denial doesn't always account for these filings. Reviewing your repair order against relevant manufacturer communications can clarify whether the denial reflects the complete picture of your vehicle's documented history.
Can a denied warranty claim be reconsidered?
Yes, denied claims are sometimes reconsidered when additional documentation is presented, such as repair records, photographs, or references to manufacturer bulletins and service campaigns covering similar symptoms. There's no guaranteed outcome, but presenting a more complete picture of documented issues can change how a claim is reviewed. A free assessment can help determine whether your situation has supporting documentation worth submitting.
Are there known issues with the Alfa Romeo Tonale documented by the manufacturer?
NHTSA records show 77 manufacturer communications for 2023–2025 Tonale models, including 4 warranty extensions or service campaigns. Documented topics include power liftgate module malfunctions, traffic sign recognition display errors, telematics firmware issues, and premature oil change monitor alerts. These filings reflect manufacturer awareness of certain recurring symptoms, which can be relevant context when a warranty claim involving similar issues has been denied.
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